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John Brase Named Conagra CEO Amid Challenges

4/13/2026

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  • John Brase will become CEO of Conagra Brands on June 1, 2026, succeeding Sean Connolly, CEO of Conagra Brands, after over 11 years.
  • Brase served as chief operating officer at J.M. Smucker and spent 30 years at Procter & Gamble.
  • Conagra faces challenges from declining stock prices and shifting consumer preferences.
  • The company lowered its profit forecast amid inflation and tensions.
  • Analysts view Brase's appointment as a step forward.